IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Bashir puts England in driver's seat, India 219/7 at stumps

That concludes this enthralling Test match! With India clinching the series with one match to spare, they'll aim to extend their dominance with a 4-1 victory, while England will be eager to salvage a win in the final Test. Join us for the fifth and final Test starting on 7th March, Thursday at 9:30 am IST (4 am GMT), and don't forget you can catch all the pre-match excitement by tuning in early. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Dhruv Jurel is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his amazing batting performance and contributions with the gloves as well. He talks about playing the situation well and building a partnership with Shubman Gill in the second innings. He further adds that the credit should also go to the lower-order batters to stick with him in the first innings and get so close to the score of England which gave them a good chance to turn the course of the match. When asked about James Anderson, he says that it's a huge thing to bat against him and he was more focused on the ball than the bowler.

Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper of India says that it has been a very hard-fought series and it is good to be on the right side. Adds that there were a lot of challenges but they overcame them effectively. Tells that the youngsters have shown great determination, and that shows that they want to be here and take up the international challenge after grinding it out in the domestic circuit. Says that as a captain he always tries to keep an encouraging environment, and the players have responded well to that. Further adds that it is always difficult when you miss key players but the youngsters stepped up well for them and this will give them motivation. Ends by saying that they go to every Test with a view to win it and they will do that in the final Test as well.

Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that it was a great Test match and says that the scoreboard doesn’t give enough credit to the way they played but they have done well to bat first and then pick up and push India back like that. He further adds that he always allows people to come out and express themselves. The young bowlers did really well and there is a lot of work put up with them behind the scenes that is converted into the performances. He talks about the batting being better, especially in the second innings but gives credit to the Indian spinners for bowling so well. End by saying that Joe Root played an incredible knock for them and it is a good sign for the side with the Ashes coming up.

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Shubman Gill, one of the architects for India's win is up for a chat. He talks about the openers giving a good start which helped them to get over the line. He further adds that this is his first innings in which he has scored a fifty without hitting a four. Tells that the bowlers were bowling really well and were not giving away anything. He mentions that Dhruv Jurel came in and batted really well and rotated the strike well which took so much pressure off the dressing room and off him as well. In the end, he says that the team and the players are really happy with the win.

Day 4 commenced with India firmly in control, as their openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, orchestrated a solid start, accumulating runs and constructing a formidable partnership. Sharma's impressive fifty laid the foundation for India's pursuit of victory, as the duo combined for a promising 84-run opening stand. However, England's Joe Root intervened, claiming the crucial wicket of Jaiswal to spark a shift in momentum. Tom Hartley's dismissal of Sharma further bolstered England's resurgence, but Shoaib Bashir's double breakthrough after Lunch injected fresh uncertainty into the contest. Despite England's spirited fightback, India's young duo, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel, displayed remarkable composure and resilience, thwarting the visitors' aggressive tactics. Gill notched up an excellent half-century with only two maximums and no boundaries which shows how patient he had to be while Jurel also stayed unbeaten till the end. Their patient partnership of 72 runs guided India across the finish line, securing a memorable victory for the Men in Blue.

Day 3 of the Test match witnessed India's remarkable turnaround, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. Dhruv Jurel's resilient innings and a stellar bowling display, headlined by Ravichandran Ashwin's five-wicket haul and Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket contribution, propelled India into a commanding position. Despite facing early setbacks, India showcased determination and resilience, narrowing England's lead to a mere 46 runs. England, in their second innings, encountered fierce resistance from India's bowlers, with Ashwin's fiery spell dismantling their top order. However, Zak Crawley's counter-attacking fifty provided some stability before India struck back with crucial wickets. As England set a target of 192 runs, India's openers, led by Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, launched a brisk start, placing them in a favorable position to secure victory on the Final Day.

As Day 2 of the Test match concluded, England emerged as the dominant force, buoyed by commendable performances from Joe Root and Ollie Robinson. Root's masterful century anchored England's innings, while Robinson's spirited batting bolstered the team's total, marking his maiden Test fifty. However, India found solace in the resilient partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal, who notched up another gritty half-century, and Sarfaraz Khan, offering a glimmer of hope for the hosts. Despite facing setbacks, the duo showcased determination and resolve, setting the stage for an enthralling Day 3. Meanwhile, Shoaib Bashir's stellar bowling effort yielded his best figures in first-class cricket, further solidifying England's position. Conversely, Kuldeep Yadav and Dhruv Jurel's tenacity ensured no further wickets fell before Stumps, hinting at a potential resurgence in India's innings.

On Day 1 of the Test match, England seized control with a dominant performance led by Joe Root's remarkable century, his 31st in Tests and 10th against India, marking the highest by any player against the hosts. Despite early setbacks, Root's resilience alongside Ben Foakes anchored England's innings, forming a crucial partnership of 86 runs. However, India's debutant, Akash Deep, showcased his talent with the ball, claiming two quick wickets and maintaining pressure on the English batters. While England's fightback after a precarious position of 112-5 showcased their determination, India needed to regroup and refine their strategies ahead of Day 2 to capitalize on early breakthroughs and restrict England's imposing total.

What a thrilling victory for India! This match was a rollercoaster ride, with momentum swinging back and forth, but the hosts showed greater resilience, clinching a decisive 3-1 series lead. England will rue missed opportunities, sealing their fate in this match and the series. The partnership between Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel proved pivotal in India's win, extending their remarkable streak to 17 consecutive Test series wins at home. England's defeat marks their first series loss under Ben Stokes' captaincy and Brendon McCullum's coaching tenure.

60.6: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, That is it, India win the series, and it is Dhruv Jurel who hits the winning runs for them. Tom Hartley flights the ball up on the leg stump line and Dhruv Jurel flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket and the batters pick up a couple to finish things off.

60.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Brings back the length slightly on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel takes out the front foot and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

60.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Lofts the ball up on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel offers a front-foot defence.

60.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted ball on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel takes out the front foot and knocks it off well.

60.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Dhruv Jurel pulls a short ball on the middle stump line, over the mid-wicket fielder and the ball flies away to the boundary. India now need only 2 runs to win the match.

60.1: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted ball on the off stump line, and Dhruv Jurel offers a front foot block.

59.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Holds the length on the stumps and Dhruv Jurel steps down the track and flicks the ball towards mid-wicket and runs a single off the misfield.

59.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted ball on the stumps. Shubman Gill steps down and drives the ball to long on for a single.

59.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up ball on the off stump line. Shubman Gill takes out the front foot and blocks it off well.

59.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, SIX! BANG! FIFTY for Shubman Gill! He gets to in style as well. This has been a gritty knock and India needed this in this game. This is floated, full and around middle, Shubman Gill skipa down the track and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. India just 8 runs away from the win now!

59.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Holds the length short on the stumps. Shubman Gill stays back and blocks it off well.

59.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, SIX! Shubman Gill goes big and clears the boundary line! Flighted ball outside the off-stump line. Shubman Gill steps down the track and launches the ball up and over long off for a superb maximum. He has not hit a four in this inning but gets a six now. India 14 runs away from the win.

58.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted ball on the off stump line. Shubman Gill steps down the track and drives the ball to long off for a single to end the over.

58.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up outside the off stump. Dhruv Jurel drives it through covers and runs a single.

58.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Brings up the FIFTY partnership with the single. Shubman Gill drives a fuller ball on the off stump towards long off and runs a single.

58.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flights the ball on the leg stump line. Shubman Gill covers the line of the stumps and tucks it down towards mid-wicket.

58.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Fuller on the stumps. Shubman Gill taps it down to mid-wicket.

58.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Holds the length back on the leg stump. Shubman Gill stays back and flicks the ball to mid-wicket.

57.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Short ball on the middle stump line. Dhruv Jurel gets deep into the crease and blocks it back to the bowler.

57.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Holds the length back on the off stump. Dhruv Jurel comes infront and flicks the ball back to the bowler.

57.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller again on the off stump. Dhruv Jurel takes out the front foot and knocks it off.

57.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Floats the ball outside the line of the off stump. Dhruv Jurel blocks it off towards covers.

57.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted ball on the off stump. Dhruv Jurel tucks it down on the crease.

57.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses the ball up outside the off stump line and gets it to turn in. Dhruv Jurel takes a long foot out and gets a hit on the pads outside the line of the off stump.

56.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Fuller again on the off stump line. Shubman Gill takes out the front foot and knocks the ball off.

56.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted ball on the stumps. Shubman Gill takes a long stride out and blocks it off well.

56.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Holds the length back on the leg stump. Shubman Gill stays back and taps the ball to covers.

56.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tosses the ball up on the off stump. Shubman Gill blocks it off the front foot.

56.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Short and wide. Dhruv Jurel stays back and taps the ball toward sweepers and runs a single.

56.1: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Starts off fuller on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel stays on the crease and blocks it off late.

55.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Shubman Gill steps out and blocks it off well.

55.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, On the pads, fuller. Dhruv Jurel drives the ball to long on and runs a single.

55.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted ball on the stumps. Dhruv Jurel blocks it off well.

55.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller on the elg stump. Dhruv Jurel drives the ball straight to the left of long on and runs a single.

55.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Holds the length back on the stumps. Dhruv Jurel stays back and blocks it off.

55.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel blocks it off well.

54.6: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel steers it towards point for a run.

54.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

54.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Bowls one quick on the pads. Shubman Gill flicks the ball to the mid-wicket gap and runs a single.

54.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted ball on the off stump. Shubman Gill offers a front foot defence.

54.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Fuller on the off stump line. Shubman Gill takes the front foot out and knocks it off well.

54.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Shubman Gill blocks it off the front foot.

DRINKS! India needs 29 runs to win the series and England still looking for 5 more wickets. Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill are at the crease steering the ship through for their team. Let's see what happens after the break.

53.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns in, Dhruv Jurel negotiates it well.

53.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and on middle, turns in, Dhruv Jurel leaves it alone.

53.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel stays back and keeps it out.

53.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and drills it towards long on for a run.

53.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Shubman Gill uses his feet to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

53.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for a single. India needs just 30 runs now!

52.6: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

52.5: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it to short mid-wicket.

52.4: Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and on off, Dhruv Jurel steers it towards point for one.

52.3: Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and around off, Dhruv Jurel strides out to play but gets an outside edge along the ground to first slip, Zak Crawley lets it through as the batters takes a double.

52.2: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it through square leg for a run.

52.1: Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards long on for a single.

51.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Darts this one full and around off, Shubman Gill stays back and steers it towards point.

51.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Another short delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill punches it wide of short covers, Ben Stokes dives to his right to make a good stop.

51.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Quicker, short and on off, Shubman Gill stabs it towards short covers.

51.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill lunges out and taps it wide of short covers.

51.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and leaves it alone.

51.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Short and around off, Shubman Gill moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers.

50.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Another short delivery, on middle, Dhruv Jurel moves back and pats it down towards mid-wicket.

50.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

50.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel tucks it towards mid-wicket.

50.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Short again and on middle, Dhruv Jurel moves back but mistimes his pull towards square leg.

50.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and clips it through square leg for a single.

50.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back to the bowler.

49.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it through square leg for one.

49.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, short and on off, turns away, Shubman Gill pats it down to mid on.

49.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it past square leg for a brace.

49.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill taps it to short covers.

49.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill strides out to block but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

49.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

48.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Darts this one full and on middle, Shubman Gill drills it back to the bowler, Shoaib Bashir gets a hand but fails to stop and allows a run. India 40 runs away from sealing the series here!

48.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

48.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Quicker delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it with soft hands wide of deep square leg and comes back for the second run. Good running!

48.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on leg, Dhruv Jurel tucks it through square leg for a single.

48.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel clips it towards mid-wicket.

48.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel lunges out and dead-bats it.

47.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on off, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

47.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel flicks it through mid-wicket for a run, Jurel wants the second run but is sent back.

47.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel strides out and taps it to short covers.

47.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on the pads, Dhruv Jurel tucks it to short mid-wicket.

47.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle, turns away, Dhruv Jurel steers it towards point.

47.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill works it towards wide mid on for a single.

46.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! A boundary after a long time! Shoaib Bashir darts this one full and outside off, Dhruv Jurel leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary. 

46.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angling away, Dhruv Jurel manages to keep it out to the leg side.

46.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a run. India needs just 50 runs to win now!

46.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it to short mid-wicket.

46.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Short again and around off, Dhruv Jurel bunts it towards covers for a single.

46.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel stays back and pats it wide of short leg.

45.6: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

45.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns away, Dhruv Jurel strides out and tries to defend it with soft hands, but gets an outside edge on two bounces to first slip.

45.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, short and on off, Dhruv Jurel keeps it out towards point.

45.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel goes inside out and drives it firmly wide of long off for a couple of runs.

45.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Shorter in length and on off, Shubman Gill stays back and pats it wide of short covers for a single.

45.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and around off, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

44.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Another short delivery, on off, Dhruv Jurel stabs it towards point and sets off for the run but is sent back by Gill.

44.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker one, short again and on middle, Dhruv Jurel stays back and keeps it out.

44.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Goes short and around off, Shubman Gill dabs it towards point for a run.

44.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill drills it down the pitch, Shoaib Bashir dives to his right to make a fine stop.

44.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and fends it to short mid-wicket.

44.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

43.6: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Strays down the pads and Dhruv Jurel drives the ball to long on and runs a single to end the over.

43.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted ball on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel takes out the front foot and blocks it off.

43.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Holds the length short on the off stump. Dhruv Jurel gets deep inside the crease and taps it away.

43.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller on the leg stump line. Dhruv Jurel takes out the front foot and blocks it off.

43.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Just short on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel stays back and blocks it off.

43.1: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Dhruv Jurel looks to go over the top but gets a thick outside edge falling short of point.

42.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Holds the length back on the leg stump line. Shubman Gill stays back and flicks the ball to square leg and ends the over.

42.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Fuller on the off stump. Shubman Gill blocks it off the front foot towards mid-wicket.

42.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flights the ball up on the off stump. Dhruv Jurel takes a front foot out and gets an inside edge to the square leg area for a single.

42.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel uses his feet and keeps it out.

42.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, Shubman Gill lunges out to play at it but gets an outside edge as the ball rolls through point. They cross.

42.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill strides out and blocks it down the pitch.

41.6: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Just short! He gives this some more air, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drives it uppishly but just on the bounce to Hartley.

41.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

41.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel keeps it out to the off side.

41.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away and does not bounce at all, Dhruv Jurel has a poke at it but misses it completely.

41.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel prods forward and blocks it out.

41.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

40.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Darts this one full, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

40.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Looped up, full and around leg, Dhruv Jurel works it towards square leg for another run.

40.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

40.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

40.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel eases it towards long on for a single.

40.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel stays back and keeps it out.

39.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill strides out to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW, but turned down.

39.5: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Another short delivery, on middle, Dhruv Jurel clips it through mid-wicket for one.

39.4: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Short again and on middle, Dhruv Jurel pats it down to wide mid on, Shubman Gill sets off for the run but is sent back, he safely makes his ground as Zak Crawley fumbles a bit.

39.3: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, A bit short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for two more runs.

39.2: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Dhruv Jurel prods forward to block but gets a thick outside edge well wide of first slip for a couple of runs.

39.1: Tom Hartley to Dhruv Jurel, A low full toss, on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it back to the bowler.

38.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and fends it down the pitch. A double-wicket over for England!

38.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards long on for a single.

38.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

38.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhruv Jurel, No Hat-trick for Shoaib Bashir! This is flighted, full and on off, turns in again, Dhruv Jurel prods forward to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

38.2: Shoaib Bashir to Sarfaraz Khan, OUT! TAKEN! TWO IN TWO! Shoaib Bashir with the double-whammy and this game has opened up here. This one is tossed up nicely, full and around middle, turns in a bit, Sarfaraz Khan prods forward to defend but gets the slightest of inside edges onto his pads, the ball pops up in the air and Ollie Pope at short leg takes a dolly. A huge shout for it, but the umpire says no. Ben Stokes takes the review straightaway. UltraEdge shows a spike and India loses half their side now as Sarfaraz Khan goes back for a golden duck. Also, Dhruv Jurel comes out to the middle to face the hat-trick ball.

Sarfaraz Khan walks out to bat for India.

38.1: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! TAKEN! Shoaib Bashir strikes straight after Lunch! Ravindra Jadeja cannot believe it as this is not a wicket-taking ball at all but he has to walk back. This is full toss around middle, Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and tries to flick it away, but does so aerially and straight towards short mid-wicket where Jonny Bairstow takes a really good low catch. India four down and still needs 72 runs to win here!

Shoaib Bashir to bowl the second over after LUNCH.

37.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

37.5: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, A loopy low full toss, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja drills it toward long on for a run.

37.4: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short again, on off, Ravindra Jadeja stabs in front of short covers and wants the run but is sent back.

37.3: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja lunges out and knocks it back to the bowler.

37.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Short and around middle, Shubman Gill flicks it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

37.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tom Hartley starts with a floated delivery, full and on leg, Shubman Gill turns it to the leg side.

We are back for the second session and the Player and the Umpires are walking out to start the play after LUNCH! Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja walk out to bat for India and will start the chase at 118/3 still needing 74 runs to win the series. England need 7 wickets to draw the series 2-2 and move to the final Test Match. This session holds the answer to everything. Tom Hartley to start the attack for England after LUNCH. Let's Play!

... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...

With the game delicately balanced and the pitch offering assistance to the bowlers, the outcome remains uncertain. Will India manage to chase down the target and clinch the series, or will England's bowlers capitalize on the favorable conditions to secure victory and level the series 2-2? The answers to these questions and more will unfold in the upcoming session. As we await the resumption of play after lunch, the stage is set for another gripping passage of play. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in what promises to be a thrilling continuation of this Test match. Join us back at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT)

The duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill has showcased commendable resilience at the crease, steadily building a partnership amidst the challenging conditions. After the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal by the English bowlers Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir, respectively, the responsibility fell on Jadeja and Gill to anchor India's innings. India's innings commenced with promise as Rohit and Jaiswal provided a solid start, but the English bowlers struck back swiftly, claiming crucial wickets to keep the match finely poised. Despite the pressure, Jadeja and Gill have shown maturity and composure, ensuring that India continues to inch closer to their target without further setbacks.

SESSION SUMMARY- 29 Overs, 78 Runs, 3 Wickets. As the morning session draws to a close on Day 4 of this gripping Test match, the players make their way off the field for the Lunch break, marking the end of a session filled with tension and anticipation. India, chasing a target of 192 runs to win the Test match and claim the series, finds themselves at 118/3, still requiring 74 runs for victory.

36.6: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja moves back and bunts it down to second slip. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4!

36.5: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, BEAUTY! This is flighted, full and on off, turns away a shy bit, Ravindra Jadeja strides out to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

36.4: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

36.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Short and around leg, Shubman Gill moves back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

36.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it back to the bowler.

36.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

35.6: Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Pushed through quicker, full and on leg, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja goes down, almost loses his balance but manages to fend it to short leg.

35.5: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on leg, Shubman Gill clips it towards mid-wicket for a run.

35.4: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

35.3: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill drills it down the pitch, Joe Root dives to his right and parries it to short mid-wicket to deny the run.

35.2: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

35.1: Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards mid on for a quick single.

34.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Quicker, short and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards extra covers and sets off for the run but is sent back and rightly so.

34.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet to play at it but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

34.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Short and on leg, Shubman Gill pats it down just wide of short leg.

34.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Shubman Gill strides out to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

34.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

34.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill turns it to short mid-wicket.

33.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

33.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and on middle, another one that keeps low, Shubman Gill keeps it out to the leg side.

33.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

33.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman Gill moves back and nudges it towards square leg, Jadeja wants the single but is sent back.

33.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it straight to short mid-wicket again.

33.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, keeps low, Shubman Gill stays back and tucks to short mid-wicket.

32.6: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Maiden over! This is looped up, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja taps it past silly point.

32.5: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Pushed through quicker, full and on off, skids through and keeps low, Ravindra Jadeja stays back and just manages to keep it out.

32.4: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja stays back and stabs it to short covers.

32.3: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja strides out and defends it well.

32.2: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja once again steers it off the outer half of the bat towards short third man.

32.1: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja guides it towards short third man.

31.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Darts this one full, on off, angling in, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

31.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and around off, Shubman Gill pushes it straight to covers.

31.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Quicker, short and on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and keeps it out down the pitch.

31.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill taps it to short covers.

31.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it towards square leg.

31.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it nicely through covers for a couple of runs.

30.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and around off, Shubman Gill guides it through point for a run. India needs 80 runs to win now!

30.5: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja steers it towards short third man for a quick single.

30.4: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! This is floated, full and on off, turns away sharply, Ravindra Jadeja strides out and plays inside the line of it as the ball goes well past the outside edge.

30.3: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler.

30.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and around off, Shubman Gill moves back, plays it very late by opening the face of the bat wide of short third man, Joe Root chases and slides forward to push it back inside. Three runs taken.

30.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and blocks it down the pitch.

29.6: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, short and on leg, Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick as the ball lobs up off his pads and lands in front of the diving short leg fielder.

29.5: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Looped up, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the front foot.

29.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

29.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it back to the bowler.

29.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, turns away, Shubman Gill looks to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards short covers.

29.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and blocks it out.

28.6: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this one in, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja turns it past short leg.

28.5: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and around off, turns away a long way, Ravindra Jadeja watches it go to the keeper's hands. It is turning a lot more now.

28.4: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, BEAUTY! Shoaib Bashir pushes this one through a bit quicker, full and on off, turns away a shy bi, Ravindra Jadeja gets forward to block but the ball zips past the outside edge to the keeper. A slight appeal for caught behind but turned down.

28.3: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to the left of the bowler.

28.2: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on off, turns away, Ravindra Jadeja strides out and keeps it out to the off side.

28.1: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja prods forwad and blocks it out well.

27.6: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

27.5: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Looped up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja turns it to the leg side.

27.4: Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR BYES! India won't mind this at all! This is flatter, full and on middle, turns in sharply and keeps really low, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it and Ben Foakes has no chance of stopping that as it runs away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

27.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on for a quick single, the fielder has a wild throw at the batter's end where Ben Foakes fails to reach it but Joe Root backs up extremely well to collect it diving to his right. Certainly saves four there.

27.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

27.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it firmly but straight to extra covers.

26.6: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja negotiates it well.

26.5: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the front foot.

26.4: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Fires this one full and down the leg side, Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick and Ben Foakes only manages to parry it to square leg.

26.3: Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja prods forward and blocks it off the outer half of the bat to the off side.

Ravindra Jadeja walks out to bat for India.

26.2: Shoaib Bashir to Rajat Patidar, OUT! TAKEN! Shoaib Bashir strikes now! Rajat Patidar's struggles continue in this series as he walks back for a duck. This is floated, full and on middle, hits the rough and turns in sharply, Rajat Patidar prods forward to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads, the ball loops up wide of short leg where Ollie Pope leaps to his right to take a fantastic catch. India three down now and England are back in the game.

26.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and drills it towards long off for a single.

25.6: Tom Hartley to Rajat Patidar, A wicket-maiden over! This is looped up, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar is solid in his defence again.

25.5: Tom Hartley to Rajat Patidar, Flighted, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar knocks it down the pitch.

25.4: Tom Hartley to Rajat Patidar, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar tries to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground to first slip.

25.3: Tom Hartley to Rajat Patidar, Floated, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar blocks it out well.

25.2: Tom Hartley to Rajat Patidar, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar turns to the leg side.

Rajat Patidar walks out to bat now.

25.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A huge, huge moment in this game! England gets the massive wicket of the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Tom Hartley gives this one some air, full and on off, Rohit Sharma skips down the track to defend, but gets beaten by the flight and the turn away takes a slight edge to Ben Foakes who collects it behind the stumps and breaks the stumps too. Even if he did not get the edge, he would have been stumped. India two down and still needs 93 runs to win!

24.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Short again and on middle, turns in, Shubman Gill nudges it to short mid-wicket.

24.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Quicker, short and on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and keeps it out on the pitch and kicks it away to deflect it away from the stumps.

24.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single.

24.3: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma tucks it uppishly but safely to short mid-wicket.

24.2: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma prods forward and blocks it out.

24.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, A loud shout for LBW, but turned down! This is tossed up, full and on middle, turns in sharply, Shubman Gill goes down to sweep but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken. England opts against the review as this is probably going down the leg side.

23.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it wide of mid on for a run.

23.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Shubman Gill turns it to the leg side.

23.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, BEATEN! Tom Hartley flights this one up, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply with bounce, Shubman Gill prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

23.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid-wicket.

23.2: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Short and outside off, Rohit Sharma moves back and cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

23.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma works it towards mid on.

22.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Short again, on middle, Shubman Gill moves back and pats it down to short mid-wicket.

22.5: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, A bit short and on leg, Rohit Sharma clips it past short leg and wide of square leg for a single.

22.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma gets to the pitch of it and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

22.3: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma tries to flick it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball lobs up through the vacant leg slip region.

22.2: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, full and around off, Rohit Sharma stays back and knocks it to the left of the bowler.

22.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and drills it towards mid off, Dan Lawrence (Sub) lets it through and allows a single.

DRINKS! India have managed well in this first losing only the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rohit Sharma is looking solid as ever registering a fine half-century and will hope to get much closer to the target along with Shubman Gill. England got the breakthrough and they are trying hard to build on that. A wicket or two here in quick succession will make things a lot more interesting here. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

21.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

21.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns away, Shubman Gill keeps it out to the off side.

21.4: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and taps it to short covers.

21.3: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and around off, Shubman Gill steers it towards point.

21.2: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

21.1: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid off.

20.6: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and around off, Shubman Gill skips down the track and drills it towards mid off for a quick run. India needs 100 runs to win now!

20.5: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, A bit short and on off, turns in, Shubman Gill stays back and keeps it out.

20.4: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on leg, Shubman Gill turns it past short leg.

20.3: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on leg, Shubman Gill swipes it off the inside half of the bat straight to short fine leg.

20.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and knocks it back to the bowler.

20.1: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma lobs it safely towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

19.6: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot.

19.5: Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

19.4: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Another short delivery, on off, Rohit Sharma moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

19.3: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, FIFTY FOR SHARMA! The Indian skipper leading from the front here and this has been a great knock. This is short again and around off, Rohit Sharma pushes it towards deep point for a couple of runs.

19.2: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, A bit short and on off, turns away, Rohit Sharma stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

19.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and just outside off, keeps low, Rohit Sharma strides out and leaves it alone.

Tom Hartley replaces Joe Root now.

18.6: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma gets to the pitch of it and chips it towards long on for a run.

18.5: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma uses his feet again and pushes it back to the bowler.

18.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma takes a couple of steps forward and knocks it back to the bowler.

18.3: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flaoted, full and on off, turns in, Rohit Sharma stays back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

18.2: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill comes down the track again and clips it past short leg for a single.

18.1: Shoaib Bashir to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle,, Shubman Gill uses his feet and knocks it towards silly mid on.

.Change of ends for Shoaib Bashir.

17.6: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma tucks it to short mid-wicket.

17.5: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and drills it towards long on for a run and gets off the mark.

17.4: Joe Root to Shubman Gill, Fires in a yorker, on middle, Shubman Gill digs it onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Shubman Gill walks out to bat at number 3.

17.3: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT! The bowling change working for Ben Stokes as Yashasvi Jaiswal is walking back! Tossed up slow outside the line of the off stump, asking the batter to hit the ball hard. Yashasvi Jaiswal accepts the invitation and looks to go over the top of covers and swings the bat hard, in the end only managing to find a thick outside edge flying towards James Anderson at point who dives infront and finishes a brilliant catch for his team to send back the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal.

17.2: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Flighted ball on the stumps. Rohit Sharma drives it down to long on and takes a run.

17.1: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Flights the ball up on the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball straight back to the bowler.

Joe Root comes into rhe attack now.

16.6: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Holds the length back on the stumps line. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and knocks it off well to end the over.

16.5: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted ball outside the line of the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it off well.

16.4: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Short on the pads and Rohit Sharma tucks it into the mid-wicket gap and takes a single.

16.3: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Another short ball on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma stays back and taps it back to the bowler.

16.2: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Flights the ball up on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma offers a front foot defence.

16.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Holds the length back on top of the off stump. Rohit Sharma stays back and blocks it off well.

15.6: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Two in two for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Short and wide from Shoaib Bashir from around the wicket outside the line of the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and cuts the ball hard, along the ground beating point to his left and sweepers to his right and the ball races away to the fence.

15.5: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to take Shoaib Bashir on! drifting down the pads, fuller in length and Yashasvi Jaiswal offers a paddle sweep, timing it well and placing it fine to reach the fine leg boundary line.

15.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Short ball outside the line of the off stump. Rohit Sharma stays back and plays at it late taking it to the deep point boundary line and the batters run 3 runs.

15.3: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flights the ball up on the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball towards mid-wicket.

15.2: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up on the stumps. Rohit Sharma taps it down to short leg on the bounce.

15.1: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Just short on the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball to short fine leg

14.6: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Excellent shot! Tom Hartley tosses this one up, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down and reverse sweeps it aerially but from the middle of the bat and over and wide of point for a boundary.

14.5: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and dead-bats it.

14.4: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides out to defend but fends it onto his pads as the ball goes uppishly and just wide of short leg.

14.3: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A huge shout for LBW, but turned down! Ben Stokes goes for the review. This is floated, full and on off, turns in sharply, Yashasvi Jaiswal comes a long way down the track to play but misses and gets hit on the pads. The question here is if he is more than 3 meters out or not. However, UltraEdge shows a spike when it is close to the bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal survives and England loses a review.

14.2: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and nudges it to short leg.

14.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Short and around off, Rohit Sharma dabs it wide of point for a single.

Tom Hartley replaces James Anderson.

13.6: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma eases it towards long on for a single.

13.5: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Nicely played! Shoaib Bashir offers some flight, full and around middle, Rohit Sharma goes down on one knee and sweeps it hard and towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

13.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma turns it to the leg side.

13.3: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, full and around off, Rohit Sharma uses his feet and blocks it out.

13.2: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma strides out and knocks it to the left of the bowler.

13.1: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Short and on middle, Rohit Sharma stays back and tucks it on the bounce to short leg.

12.6: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Short and wide outside the off stump line. Rohit Sharma plays at it late and runs it down to third man for a run to end the over.

12.5: James Anderson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just short on the pads again. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it down to deep square leg and runs a single.

12.4: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Just short outside the line of the off stump. Rohit Sharma taps it down to third man and runs a single.

12.3: James Anderson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitches the ball up on the pads again. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

12.2: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Just short on the pads. Rohit Sharma drops it down on the crease and takes a single.

12.1: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Swings one in from a good length outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma takes a front foot out and knocks it off.

11.6: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Holds the length back on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and knocks it off.

11.5: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it off the front foot.

11.4: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it off well.

11.3: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Lucky and FOUR! Flighted ball on the off stump line and Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to offer a front foot defence and gets an outside edge running down the third man region for a boundary.

11.2: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just short on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and taps it down.

11.1: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitches the ball outside the line of the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play the sweep but misses the ball completely.

10.6: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Hits the length pon top of the off stump. Rohit Sharma taps it towards covers to end the over.

10.5: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Bowls on a good length outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma takes out the front foot and blocks it off.

10.4: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Fuller on the stumps and punished! FIFTY up for India! Slightly fuller from James Anderson on the stumps and Rohit Sharma launches a flick over mid-wicket and times it so good that it goes all the way over the deep mid-wicket boundary line for the first SIX of the day.

10.3: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Hits the length on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma takes the front foot out and knocks it off.

10.2: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Swings one in, at 138 clicks, on the leg stump line. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball to mid-wicket.

10.1: James Anderson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short ball on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks the ball to fine leg and runs a single.

9.6: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Tosses it up on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma covers the line of the off stump and blocks it off.

9.5: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Holds the length back on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and punches the ball to long off for a single.

9.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Drifting down the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks the ball towards the fine leg gap and runs three from James Anderson who puts in a good effort to stop the boundary.

9.3: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it to the right of point and runs the first runs of the day.

9.2: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just short on the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and blocks it down.

9.1: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball straight to covers.

Shoaib Bashir to share the attack.

8.6: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Hits the length hard at 136 clicks on top of the off stump. Rohit Sharma stays back on the crease and blocks it down to end the first over of the day.

8.5: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Drifting down the leg stump line. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball to mid-wicket off the front foot.

8.4: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it fuller just outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma takes the front foot out and blocks it off well.

8.3: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Holds the length back on top of the off stump. Rohit Sharma stays back and knocks it off well.

8.2: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. Rohit Sharma taps it towards covers from the crease.

8.1: James Anderson to Rohit Sharma, Hits the length hard on top of the off stump. Rohit Sharma blocks it off the front foot.

We are all set to begin Day 4! This is going to be the Final Day of this Test as India needs 152 runs while England have to take all 10 wickets. The openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will resume the batting for the hosts while James Anderson will start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...

England, on the other hand, will be eager to stage a comeback and turn the tide in their favor. The onus will be on the young spin duo of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley and they need to get early breakthroughs to make a game out of this while Joe Root will be crucial too along with the support of the pacers. The tension is palpable, and the stakes couldn't be higher, as India seeks to clinch victory and seal the series, while England aims to stage a fightback and level the scores. Strap yourselves in for another day of gripping Test cricket action as the players take to the field. Let the battle commence. 

India made a brilliant turnaround in the game with Ravichandran Ashwin's devastating spell, yielding a five-wicket haul, and Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional bowling reduced the visitors to a mere 145 in their second innings. The hosts' dominant display with the ball left them with a realistic chance of clinching victory. As we embark on the fourth day's play, all eyes will be on India's openers, Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who looked composed at the crease during yesterday's stumps. However, the pitch conditions, characterized by sharp spin and occasional low bounce, pose a formidable challenge for the battersas they look to chase down 192 to seal the series.

Good morning, cricket enthusiasts! Welcome to the start of what promises to be an exhilarating Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England here in Ranchi. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to this captivating match, with India requiring 152 runs to secure victory with all 10 wickets still intact. Yesterday witnessed a remarkable turnaround for India, orchestrated by the heroic performances of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel's magnificent innings of 90 runs off 149 balls propelled India to a total of 307, setting the stage for an intriguing chase. His partnership with Kuldeep, who displayed incredible patience and resilience in his 131-ball vigil, proved instrumental in India's recovery.

... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that wraps up an exhilarating Day 3 of this Test match, marked by India's impressive turnaround and commanding position. England faces an uphill battle, needing early breakthroughs to keep their hopes alive. Day 4 promises to be decisive, with the likelihood of a result looming large. It will be starting on 26th February, Monday at 9:30 am IST (4 am GMT). Join us for what promises to be an action-packed continuation. Cheers!

Ravichandran Ashwin, the pick of the bowlers for India is up for a chat. He says that he really enjoyed bowling with the new ball and it worked really well for the team. He further talks about the surface being two-paced and has started to stay low on occasion. He adds that when he got his length right he was looking not to give away runs. Ends by talking about Kuldeep Yadaw being a brilliant bowler and getting those 4 wickets for the side along with the determination he has shown with the bat.

India dominated the third session, led by Ravindra Jadeja's early breakthrough of Jonny Bairstow after Tea. Despite Ben Foakes' resilience, England struggled to extend their lead, eventually getting bowled out setting a target of 192 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin claiming yet another five-wicket haul. In pursuit of the target, India's openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal got off to a blazing start, quickly reducing the required runs. The Men in Blue now need 152 runs with all wickets in hand and are firm favourites to get over the line.

England, aiming to build a substantial lead, faced a stern challenge in their second innings post-Lunch, with Rohit Sharma's aggressive tactics thwarting their intentions. Ravichandran Ashwin capitalized on the opportunity, wreaking havoc by dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in consecutive deliveries, before claiming the prized wicket of Joe Root shortly thereafter. Despite the setbacks, Zak Crawley showcased resilience, launching a counter-attacking innings to reach a well-deserved fifty. Supported initially by Root and later by Jonny Bairstow, Crawley's efforts provided stability until Kuldeep Yadav's delivery saw him depart. Kuldeep continued to trouble England, snaring the crucial wicket of skipper Ben Stokes, who survived several close calls before his dismissal. With the lead stretching beyond 150 runs, the responsibility fell on Bairstow and Ben Foakes to extend England's advantage further.

India displayed remarkable resilience and determination in the opening session, as Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav steadily chipped away at England's lead. Kuldeep's patient innings began to wear down the English bowlers, while Jurel maintained a steady flow of runs, reaching his maiden Test fifty. However, Kuldeep's dismissal after drinks halted their momentum, but not before adding a vital 76 runs with the young wicketkeeper-batter. Jurel then adjusted his approach, taking on the bowlers with aggressive strokes. Shoaib Bashir, continuing his impressive form, claimed a five-wicket haul by dismissing Akash Deep, while a brilliant delivery from Tom Hartley dashed Jurel's hopes of a maiden Test century, falling just 10 runs short. Despite this, Jurel's valiant effort propelled India significantly closer to England's total, conceding only a narrow lead of 46 runs.

India dominated proceedings on the 'Moving Day', asserting their dominance with a commanding performance. Dhruv Jurel's impressive 90 set the tone, supported by a stellar bowling effort led by Ravichandran Ashwin's five-wicket haul and Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket contribution. England finds themselves on the back foot, outplayed by the hosts and facing the prospect of a series defeat.

7.6: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just short on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets back and taps the ball back to the bowler to end the last over of Day 3.

7.5: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball hard straight to covers off the front foot.

7.4: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it short on top of the off stump from around the wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets back deep in the crease and plays it out.

7.3: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and punches the ball to the right of sweepers and runs a couple.

7.2: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Holds the length back on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and blocks it well.

7.1: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it straight to point.

6.6: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Flights the ball up just outside the off stump line and Rohit Sharma offers a front foot defence to end the over.

6.5: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up on the off stump. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball to mid-wicket for a single.

6.4: Shoaib Bashir to Rohit Sharma, Loops up on the air on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma taps it down off the front foot.

6.3: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts the ball hard to sweepers for a single.

6.2: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted ball on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes out the front foot and blocks the ball well.

6.1: Shoaib Bashir to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats the ball up on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal offers a front foot defence.

5.6: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller ball on the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it down to long on and takes a run.

5.5: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights the ball up on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal offers a front foot defence.

5.4: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, On the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for a single.

5.3: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up on the off stump. Rohit Sharma tucks it straight to mid-wicket.

5.2: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball to long on fora single.

5.1: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, On the pads, flicked away for a single.

4.6: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal offers a front foot block.

4.5: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Floats it wide outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dances down and drives the ball to sweepers for a single.

4.4: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps the ball to the right of mid-wicket and runs a single.

4.3: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up on the off stump. Rohit Sharma drives the ball to long on and takes a single.

4.2: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, On the pads, fuller. Rohit Sharma blocks it off well.

4.1: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball towards long off and runs a single.

3.6: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Bowls the full toss outside the line of the off stump. Rohit Sharma steps down the track and flicks the ball up and over mid-wicket and gets a boundary.

3.5: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Flights the ball up on the off stump. Rohit Sharma offers a front foot defence.

3.4: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Holds the length back on the off stump. Rohit Sharma blocks it off the front foot.

3.3: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! On the pads and punished. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball along the ground to the right of Jonny Bairstow at mid-wicket and the ball wins the race and crashes into the deep mid-wicket boundary.

3.2: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Just short on the stumps and gets to move in with the arm. Rohit Sharma gets a hit on the pads but the ball looks to be missing the leg stump.

3.1: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball to long off for a single.

2.6: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and drives through covers for a single.

2.5: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Swept and swept hard! Joe Root tosses the ball outside the line of the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on a knee and sweeps the ball infront of square leg and watches it race away to the fence.

2.4: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Gets a single this time. Flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket and runs one.

2.3: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, On the pads, flicked but straight to mid-wicket. No run.

2.2: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, On the middle stump line from around the wicket angle, fuller. Rohit Sharma knocks it off the front foot.

2.1: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted ball on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball to long off and takes another single.

1.6: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Holds the length back on the stumps. Rohit Sharma takes a long foot out and knocks it off.

1.5: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Carbon copy of the previous boundary! Fuller on the leg andflicked picking up the gap between mid on and mid-wicket and the ball races away to the boundary.

1.4: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! In the gap this time. Beautiful timing! Flighted ball on the leg of Rohit Sharma and his leans on the ball and flicks the ball using his wrists and picks up the gap between mid on and mid-wicket and the ball races away to the boundary.

1.3: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on the stumps again. Rohit Sharma drives the ball to mid on.

1.2: Tom Hartley to Rohit Sharma, Drifting on the stumps line. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball straight to short leg.

1.1: Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses the ball up outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball to covers and runs a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Tom Hartley.

0.6: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it up fuller on the stumps again. Rohit Sharma drives the ball into the mid-wicket gap and runs a couple.

0.5: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Holds the length back on the stumps and Rohit Sharma flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

0.4: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Flighted ball on the off stump line. Rohit Sharma offers a front foot defence.

0.3: Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses it up full on the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball hard to long off and gets off the mark as well.

0.2: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, On the pads, fuller. Rohit Sharma flicks the ball to deep square leg and gets off the mark.

0.1: Joe Root to Rohit Sharma, Starts off fuller on the leg stump. Rohit Sharma blocks it off the front foot.